US Bridges

Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Shawnee State Park · Structure no. 000000000004557

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 74 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamping Area RD
CrossesPa Route 96
LocationShawnee State Park
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates40.0259, -78.6372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Camping Area RD over Pa Route 96?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.